11 February 2026 | 1 reply
The goal isnt meant to be general handyman, rather to specialize specifically in rental turnovers and light rehabs between tenantsthe concept is:Standardized, flat rate turnover packages• Full make ready coordination (paint, cleaning, minor repairs, locks, etc.)• Light rehab coordination (flooring, small updates, punch lists)• Before/after documentation• Fast turn timelines to reduce vacancy• One point of contact instead of coordinating 4–5 vendors I know stuff like this has been around a while, i just want to know if i will have good amount kf business.
4 February 2026 | 1 reply
Maintenance triage - Sorting urgent vs non-urgent issues, coordinating schedules and relaying info between tenants and vendors. 4.
9 January 2026 | 3 replies
Hey Jeniffer, are you looking for a transaction coordinator to be a part of your team to facilitate the property to closing or a title company to close the deal out?
1 February 2026 | 1 reply
And for multi-family owners: do you lean toward keeping things in-house or outsourcing some parts of operations like rent collection and maintenance coordination?
11 February 2026 | 9 replies
When you reach out, be specific about how you can help developers and flippers (driving for dollars, running comps, calling leads, coordinating contractors, project photos, basic spreadsheets, etc.) and commit to a consistent schedule so you’re an asset, not a distraction.Good luck!
5 February 2026 | 4 replies
I get the math, but honestly, I've seen it backfire more often than not.A few things I've noticed that usually "break" a self-manager:The Second Job: If you’re chasing rent or coordinating repairs at 9 PM, you haven't bought an investment—you’ve bought a part-time job.
28 January 2026 | 17 replies
Quote from @Nicholas Tull: For those who self-manage rentals from out of state, how do you currently handle maintenance requests and vendor coordination without it becoming burdensome?
11 February 2026 | 1 reply
On paper, new construction seems “easy” to self-manage:• Lower maintenance (initially)• Builder warranties in place• Fewer system failures• Higher tenant demandBut I’ve seen some tradeoffs too:• Warranty coordination can still be time-consuming• Lease structuring matters more in A/B class neighborhoods• Tenant screening expectations are higher• Rent pricing has to be dialed in, new builds often sit if overpriced• Investors scaling to multiple properties hit bandwidth issues quicklyIn Birmingham, Huntsville, and Atlanta, we’re seeing strong demand for newer inventory, but also more competition in certain submarkets.For those who’ve owned new builds for 1–3 years:Did you start self-managing and switch later?
9 February 2026 | 0 replies
Strong deals require trust and coordination between partners, lenders, and operators.5.
29 January 2026 | 3 replies
Look for part-time or seasonal roles such as leasing assistant, maintenance coordinator, or assistant property manager.